Two big meat companies, Tyson and Cargill, recently invested in a lab-grown protein start-up. Some said it was a sign Americans’ love affair with meat had cooled. Actually, the U.S. is expected to eat a record amount of meat and poultry this year.... more››

With fewer live horse racing days at Nebraska tracks, the wagering handle dropping, and increased competition from neighboring states with more gaming options, track operators are getting creative with marketing strategies designed to attract new... more››

A measure that could have required online retailers to begin collecting sales tax from Nebraskans died in the Legislature Thursday.In 1992, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled, in the case of Quill Corp v. North Dakota, that states can’t require out of... more››

Forty-eight thousand Nebraskans fought in World War I. One was a farm boy from northeast Nebraska. Century-old letters and a journal tell the story of this young soldier far away from home.He signed his World War I enlistment record as Carl L. Bard... more››

A move to require lawyers for juveniles in courts statewide fell short in the Legislature Wednesday. And maneuvering continued behind the scenes on a tax proposal.The juvenile lawyer bill pits advocates who say children need representation in court... more››

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The Impact of Property Rentals on Hotels in Nebraska

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The average cost of a hotel in the U.S. is about $120 per night and the average cost of renting a room through property rental service Airbnb is $80. We look at the impact these types of rentals are having on the hotel market.